REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE (ENG03)

Overview

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

To produce hands-on mechanical engineering graduates who possess integrated theory and certified skills competencies. The programme further aims to develop self-starter mechanical engineers who are able to establish and effectively run their own engineering companies for self-sustenance and for the sustainable development and economic growth of Zimbabwe.

 

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Normal Entry: At least two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects will be an added advantage: Chemistry, Computer Science, Metal Technology and Design, Wood Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Graphics and Design, and Software Engineering with an ‘O’ level pass in Mathematics, Physics and English Language with `C ‘grade or better.

Special Entry: Refer to Section 3.2 of the General Academic Regulations. Candidates with a recognized National Diploma in Mechanical    Engineering, or equivalent may be admitted into the programme subject to department approval

3.0 PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

  • Major Fields of Study Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering Skills Training
  • Applied Information and Communication Technology
  • Thermo-fluids
  • Mechanical Engineering Research and Innovation
  • Design and Manufacture
  • Engineering and Technology Management
  • Mechanics & Materials
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes and Systems
  • On The Job Training
  • Control Systems
  • Non-Technical Skills

Specialist Focus: Producing competent hands-on mechanical engineering graduates in the following areas: Thermo-fluids, Mechanical Engineering Research and Innovation, Engineering and Technology Management, Mechanics & Materials, Maintenance Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Thermo flow, Finite Element Methods.

Orientation: Integrated mechanical engineering, principles, knowledge and practical skills for research, innovation, industrialization and commercialization.

Distinctive Features: The programme focuses on producing innovative and skilled mechanical engineering graduates.

4.0 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Employability: Employment opportunities exist in Construction, Energy, Automotive, Agriculture, Consultancy, Aircraft, Electrical, Electronics, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Mining, Production, Water, Automation, Biomedical, Clothing, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Combustion engines, Defense, Design, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Maintenance, Marine, Robotics, Warehousing, Welding, Zeppelins.

 

Further Studies: Masters and Doctoral studies in Mechanical Engineering in the fields of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Management, Machine Design, Vehicle Engineering, Automation Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The rest of the modules carry 12 credits except for: On The Job Training Project which carries 60 credits, (On The Job Training Report; Industrial Supervisor’s Assessment Report and Mechanical Engineering Skills Training) each with 30 credits, (Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design I; Workshop Technology and Practice;  Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design II; Stress Analysis and Finite Element Methods;  Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Thermoflow; Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project I and Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project II) each with 15 Credits, (Engineering Physics; Engineering Chemistry; Electrical  and Electronics Technology;   Research Methods for Engineers;  Instrumentation and Control; Maintenance Engineering; Product Design and Development; Engineering Economics and Accounting; and Project Management for Engineers)  each with 9 Credits, and (Communication Skills; Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Gender Studies and Computer Programming) each with 6 Credits.

Programme Structure